Our School Vision 

Dedicated to achieving the best outcomes and celebrating the successes of all. 

At Priory, we aim to offer exciting and stimulating learning experiences which support and challenge all pupils to thrive, with confidence and happiness. 

We aim to be a school where: 

• Quality of Education 

Learning is across a full and enriched curriculum that is inclusive for all. Learning is sequentially planned across the school and delivered by highly skilled teachers so that our pupils leave Priory knowledgeable and well-equipped for the next step in their learning journey.   

• Behaviour and Attitudes 

All members of the school community live out being ready, respectful and safe. Children are at school on time, ready and keen to learn and embrace challenges with resilience. Relationships between all are positive and encourage personal achievement.  

• Personal Development 

Learning stretches beyond the academic, supporting our children to be happy and healthy, developing their talents and skills beyond the classroom. We celebrate individuality and diversity so that our learners become equipped to be dedicated citizens of modern Britain. 

• Leadership and Management 

Leaders are deeply committed to the safety and well-being of all. All adults maintain the highest vigilance towards the safeguarding of young people and leaders are deeply committed to being a workplace of development and support. We welcome and work alongside all members of the school and the wider community to ensure we are providing the highest level of educational provision for all learners enroled at our school. Through well-structured systems, adults are offered high quality, relevant professional development. 

• Early Years 

Our EYFS curriculum is the foundation of the learning that takes place throughout the school years. The curriculum across all areas of learning is effectively sequenced so that children gather and retain knowledge and skills to support the development of the ‘whole child’. 

Phonics

Read Write Inc Phonics at Priory Primary School

At Priory Primary School, we employ the Read Write Inc (RWI) program to provide children with a strong foundation in English. RWI focuses on letter sounds and phonics, serving as a valuable tool in enhancing both reading and writing skills.

We believe that reading is the gateway to learning. A child who reads extensively becomes a proficient reader, capable of tackling more advanced materials. Engaging with challenging texts promotes a love for learning, driving a child to seek knowledge actively.

RWI facilitates seamless reading, allowing children to invest their energy in understanding the text. Additionally, it simplifies spelling, enabling them to concentrate on composing their thoughts in writing.

When using RWI for reading, children will: 

• Recognise that sounds are represented by written letters.
• Acquire knowledge of 44 sounds and corresponding letter/letter groups with the help of simple picture prompts. 
• Master the skill of blending sounds.  
• Read words using the Fred Talk method.  
• Engage with lively stories featuring words they've learned, demonstrating comprehension by answering questions. 

  In the writing aspect of RWI, children will:  

• Learn to write the letters/letter groups representing the 44 sounds. 
• Formulate words by vocalising the sounds in Fred Talk.  
• Practice writing simple sentences.
   

To further support your child's learning at home, please explore the provided attachments for videos and examples illustrating how RWI is taught.  

 Our Read Write Inc Lead Teacher at school is Miss Tomlin. If you have any queries or wish to delve deeper into our phonics program, feel free to contact her via the school office.